Cardinology

Cardinology is the tenth studio album by Ryan Adams, and fourth album with his backing band The Cardinals, released on October 28, 2008. The album marks his final recording session with The Cardinals.

According to Adams, the album "is about the moment when you recognize the difference between ego and pride and your sense of service to your friends, family or yourself. Once you've had that epiphany, you can't really turn around and pretend that you haven't. It's about accountability."

The album was placed at #14 on Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2008 list. The magazine also placed "Magick" at #13 on their 100 Best Singles of 2008 list. The album has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide.